Fly Away Peter

English Studies – Single Text Essay Book: Fly Away Peter Author: David Malouf Question: It is the repetitions and contrasts in the events, characters, settings or use of language in a test which often guide our understanding of it. In what ways did the repetitions and contrasts in Fly Away Peter guide your understanding? Fly Away Peter is a novel which is defined by the contrasts and repetitions which develop the storyline and give insight in …

…the calm, balanced and tranquil order of the natural world. Malouf, in creating such a powerful representation of the natural world, has prepares us well for the contrast and impact of war. Throughout Fly Away Peter Malouf develops the idea of ‘inevitable change’ with the aid of some powerful contrasts while developing the idea of ‘continuity of life’ by introducing repetition and tranquility during times when the natural order of life appears to be threatened.